POLAR FAMILY ADVENTURES
Want to pass on your love of travel to the next generation? Travel plays a big role in introducing our children to the beautiful big wide world.
Timed to coincide with school holidays, our Polar family adventures are accompanied by expert local tour leaders, whose knowledge, passion and experience are ideal for leading engaging trips for families.
Antarctica, home to the South Pole, is 5 MILLION square miles of uninhabited pristine wilderness, whilst the Arctic Circle includes the North Pole region and several islands. Made up of tundra and ice, and surrounded by oceans, both destinations are rich in wildlife with staggeringly beautiful glaciers
With many towns and cities within the Arctic circle in Finland and Norway, it’s possible to see some of what the region has to offer without taking a more expensive cruise. However, if you really want to see the ice and the polar bears in their natural habitat, then a cruise is the best and only way to do it.
- Learn about the indigenous groups who make their home in the Arctic, including the Inuit, Saami, and Siberian peoples.
- Experience the phenomenon of the midnight sun or the 24 hours of darkness during winters.
- Wonder at spectacular light shows: the northern lights (aurora borealis) and southern lights (aurora australis).
- Visit the breath-taking, otherworldly whiteness of the Antarctic desert, and sail past stunningly translucent blue ice or snow-white sculptures
- Photograph the rich sea life of Antarctica, from walruses to seals and wonder at the size of the humpback whales as they dive into the deep krill-rich waters
- In the Arctic, see the majestic but endangered Polar Bear, as well as wolves, foxes, hares and reindeer, and birds
- Giggle at the comical puffins and their gallant but ungainly attempts to land on the water.
Whatever it is that draws you to the polar regions, let me take you there.
Read all about my own adventures in the arctic in my blog, to give you some insights into what it's like tojoin an expedition cruise and just how magical this part of the world really is.
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THE POLAR REGIONS HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
In both regions, the biggest wildlife draw must be penguins and polar bears, and the stunning landscapes, but there are more adventurous activities than you might think:
- On polar expeditions, leave the main ships to visit land via Zodiac boats, or take a more adventurous trip to the permanently ice-covered poles themselves.
- You are almost guaranteed to see all five seal species: the Antarctic fur seal, elephant, Weddell, leopard and crabeater.
- Try your hand at Kayaking, snowmobiling and trekking. Some intrepid travels even enjoy scuba diving.
- There are visits to historic Antarctic expedition sites, walking and – for the brave – camping overnight on the tundra.
To preserve these desolately beautiful terrains, numbers need to be limited, and great care must be taken by the tour operators not to pollute or damage them. They both also require ships and crews of experts to get visitors there and back in safety.
With over 30 years of adventure travel expertise, I handpick operators who provide unforgettable holidays, perfectly tailored to your needs and budget. As an independent travel specialist, I have the flexibility to search the entire market, finding the best deals for every part of your journey while offering honest, unbiased advice—completely hassle-free.
Why just explore the world when you can make a positive impact? At World Class Adventures, we’re dedicated to protecting our planet’s social and environmental wellbeing. By travelling with me, you’re giving back as much as you experience. I partner with ethical operators who uplift the local communities we visit, and every flight booked is fully carbon offset.
